*Use a fine point tweezer and grasp tick mouth parts (place of attachment—as close to the skin as possible). Remove the tick with a steady pull away from the skin. Use a steady pressure and gently pull the tick straight out. Never squeeze, twist, or yank the body of a tick. Never put substances or fluids on the tick.

*If you save the tick for testing, place it in a sealed plastic bag with a moistened (water)

cotton ball. If a tick is positive, a course of antibiotics is indicated---see the doctor.